Dave Wittenberg

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Dave Wittenberg
Born
Johannesburg, South Africa
Other namesDave Lelyveld
Occupations
  • Voice actor
  • scriptwriter
Years active1997–present
Websitedavewittenberg.com

Dave Wittenberg is a South African voice actor based in the United States.

Early life

Wittenberg was born in Johannesburg, South Africa.[1] He was raised in the Boston area.

Career

Wittenberg voices Kakashi Hatake, the 6th Hokage in Naruto, Michael Lee in Witch Hunter Robin. Bash Johnson in Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja, Franz's singing voice in the Disney animated film Planes, Vision in Marvel Heroes, Lang Rangler in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean, and Time Baby in Gravity Falls. In video games, he voices Trigger Happy in the Skylanders series, Mad Doctor in Epic Mickey, and Buddy Alexander in Resident Evil: Damnation.[2]

He is also an adaptive scriptwriter for English dubs of anime whose work includes episodes of Digimon. Wittenberg also narrates many documentaries and specials for the Travel Channel and Food Network.

Filmography

Anime

List of English dubbing performances in anime
Year Title Role Notes Source[3]
2001–02Digimon TamersHenry Wong, MegaGargomon (shared with Mona Marshall), Sovereign Ebonwumon[4]
2002Kurogane CommunicationKanatoAs Dave Lelyveld[5]
Babel II: Beyond InfinityKoichi Kamiya / Babel II
Digimon FrontierVarious characters[6][7]
XSubaru SumeragiAs Dave Lelyveld[5]
Fushigi Yûgi EikodenTaka Sukunami[5]
2003.hack//SIGNSora[6][8]
Please Teacher!Kei Kusanagi[6][7]
The Twelve KingdomsEnkiAs Dave Lelyveld[5]
Android Kikaider: The AnimationJiro / KikaiderAlso Kikaider 01 OVA as Dave Lelyveld[5][6]
2003–04Ai Yori Aoshi seriesKaoru HanabishiAs Dave Lelyveld[5][9]
Initial DTakumi "Tak" FujiwaraTokyopop dub[6]
2003–08 SD Gundam Force Guneagle [10]
2004Astro BoyVarious characters
Witch Hunter RobinMichael Lee[6][7]
.hack//Legend of the TwilightHotaru's Grunty[6]
Gad GuardKatanaAs Dave Lelyveld[5]
Here is GreenwoodShinobu TezukaAs Dave Lelyveld
Media Blasters dub
StellviaMasaru OdawaraAs Dave Lelyveld
Submarine 707RSenta Umino
Please Twins!Kei Kusanagi[6]
2004–05Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex seriesSaitoAlso 2nd Gig[6]
2005Zatch Bell!Parco Folgore, Ponygon, DufortAmerican Anime Award for Best Male Actor in a Comedy[6][11]
2005–06Immortal Grand PrixJan Michael, Timma, Frank Bullitt [12]
2005–09NarutoKakashi Hatake[6][8]
2006Karas: The ProphecyKure[6]
2006–07Eureka SevenWoz, various[6]
Haré+GuuUighurAs David Lelyveld[13]
2007Digimon Data SquadKouki, BioThunderbirmon, BioDarkdramon[10]
2007–08Blood+Solomon and Karman[14]
2008–09Code GeassGino Weinberg[15]
2009–19Naruto: ShippudenKakashi Hatake[6][16]
2011X-MenKick, Neuron[17]
2012–13Tiger & BunnyDoc Saito[18]
2019–24Boruto: Naruto Next GenerationsKakashi Hatake[19]
2020Marvel Future AvengersNorman Osborn / Green Goblin[8]
2020–22Ghost in the Shell: SAC 2045Saito
2021JoJo's Bizarre AdventureLang Rangler
2024 Code Geass: Rozé of the Recapture Gino Weinberg


Animation

List of voice performances in animation
Year Title Role Notes Source[3]
2004Stroker and HoopVarious characters[8]
Higglytown HeroesThe Musher
2005Duck DodgersDodger's Id, Protectorate AgentEpisode: "A Lame Duck Mind"
2005–07The Grim Adventures of Billy & MandyVarious characters
2005–08Codename: Kids Next DoorNumbuh 0 / Montgomery "Monty" Uno, various characters
2006–07Ben 10Upchuck3 episodes[8]
2007Legion of Super HeroesFerro Lad, Grullug3 episodes[8]
Family GuyVarious charactersEpisode: "Road to Rupert"
2007–10ChowderGorgonzola, Larry Jingleberry, The Fly, various characters6 episodes[8]
2008Underfist: Halloween BashBun-Bun[20]
2008–09The ReplacementsDr. Scorpius4 episodes[8]
2010Generator RexThe Instigator, Blue Collar WorkerEpisode: "The Hunter"[8][21]
2010–12Fish HooksPunt and Geckcoach[8]
2011The Super Hero Squad ShowMiek, KorgEpisode: "Planet Hulk! (Six Against Infinity, Part 5)"
2012MotorcityCyborg Dan, Weekend Warriors Leader, various[8][22]
2012;
2014–15		Gravity FallsTime Baby, Lolph3 episodes[8]
2012–15Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade NinjaBash Johnson
2014–15;
2017		ClarenceMarty, Walt, Kevin[23][24]
2017Transformers: Robots in DisguiseWildbreak4 episodes[8]
BunniculaGhost PepperEpisode: "Ghost Pepper"[25]
2018Be Cool, Scooby-Doo!Northrup, DadEpisode: "World of Witchcraft"[8]
Guardians of the GalaxyPike, AnnouncerEpisode: "Money Changes Everything"
2021 Monsters at Work Fan Monster, additional voices

Films

List of voice and English dubbing performances in direct-to-videos and television specials
Year Title Role Notes Source[3]
2002GundressRyoAs Dave Lelyveld[5]
Cowboy Bebop: The MovieLee Samson[6]
2003Patlabor WXIIIShinichiro HataAs Dave Lelyveld[5]
Cardcaptor Sakura Movie 2: The Sealed CardKerberos (big)
2004AppleseedYoshitsune
éX-DriverMichael (movie), Toma (Danger Zone)
Mobile Suit Gundam F91Dorel Ronah
2005Digimon Tamers: Battle of AdventurersHenry Wong[8]
Digimon Tamers: Runaway Locomon
Digimon Frontier: Island of Lost DigimonTakuya Kanbara
2006Final Fantasy VII: Advent ChildrenYazoo
2007Naruto the Movie: Ninja Clash in the Land of SnowKakashi Hatake
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - Solid State SocietySaito[6]
Billy & Mandy: Wrath of the Spider QueenVelma's dad, Spider[8]
Ben 10: Secret of the OmnitrixUpchuck, Alien #2
2008Dragon HuntersHector
Naruto the Movie: Guardians of the Crescent Moon KingdomKakashi Hatake
2009Naruto Shippuden the MovieKakashi Hatake, Gitai
2011Scooby-Doo! Legend of the PhantosaurCop, Grad Student, Policeman, miscellaneous bikers[8]
Naruto Shippuden the Movie: BondsKakashi Hatake
2012Resident Evil: DamnationBuddy / Alexander "Sasha" Kozachenko[8]
Naruto Shippuden the Movie: The Will of FireKakashi Hatake
Delhi SafariHyena, Tortoise[8]
2013Tiger & Bunny: The BeginningDoc Saito  
Naruto Shippuden the Movie: The Lost TowerYoung Kakashi
2014Naruto the Movie: Blood PrisonKakashi Hatake
Road to Ninja: Naruto the MovieKakashi Hatake, Gamariki
2015Tiger & Bunny: The RisingDoc Saito[26]
The Last: Naruto the MovieKakashi Hatake[8]

Video games

List of voice and English dubbing performances in video games
Year Title Role Notes Source[3]
2000–05Tony Hawk's seriesVarious charactersOver 24 characters
Pro Skater 2, 3, 4; Underground 1 and 2
2002Digimon Rumble ArenaHenry Wong[8]
2003Xenosaga seriesAllen Ridgeley
.hack seriesSoraMutation – Quarantine[8]
Castlevania: Lament of InnocenceLeon Belmont[8]
Metal Arms: Glitch in the SystemGlitchAlso script writer
2003–05The Lord of the Rings gamesGoblin King, Warriors of Gondor, Orcs, Gollum (War of the Ring)
2004Seven Samurai 20XXMatty[27]
SD Gundam Force: Showdown! Guneagle, Gundiver 02 as David Lelyveld
Medal of Honor: Pacific AssaultTommy Conlin
EverQuest II Various charactersOver 30 voices
Fight ClubJack
Viewtiful Joe 2Cameo LeonCredited as Dave Whittenburg[8]
2005Xenosaga Episode IIAllen Ridgeley, Luis Virgil, U-TIC Soldiers[8]
Rave MasterPasha
X-Men Legends II: Rise of ApocalypseAngel / Archangel[8]
Zatch Bell! seriesFolgore, Ponygon
GunSoapy Jennings
Shin Megami Tensei: Digital Devil Saga & 2 Cielo
Ultimate Spider-ManVarious characters
2006Dead RisingSam FranklinAs Dave Wittenburg[8]
Scooby Doo: Frights! Camera! Mystery!Duncan Vibes, Terrance Patel
.hack//G.U. Vol. 1: RebirthGaspard, MatsuEnglish Voice
Marvel: Ultimate AllianceGladiator, Balder, Wrecker, Wyatt Wingfoot
2006–presentNaruto seriesKakashi Hatakeuntil Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4, reprise his role in Naruto x Boruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections
2007Armored Core 4Zanni, Launch Site Staff Member[28]
.hack//G.U. Vol. 2: ReminisceGaspard, Matsu, Osamu KawaguchiEnglish Voice[8]
Tomb Raider: AnniversaryLarson Conway
.hack//G.U. Vol. 3: RedemptionGaspard, MatsuEnglish Voice
2008The Incredible HulkSpecial Forces Soldier, Vulcan Leader
Valkyria ChroniclesWelkin GuntherEnglish Voice
Destroy All Humans! Path of the FuronDeep Naval, Murray
Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 4Teddie / Shadow Teddie[29]
2009Eat Lead: The Return of Matt HazardBill the Wizard, Yakuza Guard, Employee Artist[8]
The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark AthenaGuard
Dissidia: Final FantasyKefka Palazzo
Halo 3: ODST Mike Branley
Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crank in TimeFongoid Male #3 
Magna Carta 2Igton Pin[8]
2010Final Fantasy XIIILieutenant AmodarEnglish Voice
Valkyria Chronicles IIWelkin Gunther
Majin and the Forsaken Kingdom Tepeu
Epic MickeyThe Mad Doctor[8]
2011BulletstormRatface, Creeps
Dissidia 012: Final FantasyKefka Palazzo
Transformers: Dark of the Moon: The GameMirage
Dead Island Bobby, various characters
2011-16Skylanders seriesTrigger Happy, Trigger Snappy, Hektore (3DS exclusive) 
2012Final Fantasy XIII-2Captain Cryptic, Amodar[8]
Resident Evil 6 BSAA
Persona 4 GoldenShadow Teddie (archival audio from Persona 4)
2013Marvel HeroesVision, Toad[8]
Ratchet & Clank: Into the NexusThug #2
2015 Batman: Arkham Knight Officer Denheen, Officer Lynch, B.P.D. Officers [30]
Disney Infinity 3.0 Additional Voices [31]
2016Mighty No. 9Dr. Sanda, Seijiro Sanda[8]
2017.hack//G.U. Last RecodeGaspard and Matsu
2018Dissidia Final Fantasy NTKefka Palazzo[32]
2019JudgmentAdditional voices[33]
2020 Spider-Man: Miles Morales Street Criminals [8]
2024Like a Dragon: Infinite WealthAdditional voices[34]
2024The Legend of Heroes: Trails Through DaybreakCitizens[35]

Live-action

  • Versus - Suit (English dub, credited as Dave Levyland)
  • The Do's and Don'ts of Cruising - Narrator

Other

References

  1. ↑ "Dave's Bio". DaveWittenberg.com. Archived from the original on May 28, 2008. Retrieved November 11, 2021.
  2. ↑ "Dave Wittenberg Voice Over – Home" (Page through slides to see major roles). DaveWittenberg.com. Retrieved October 30, 2015.
  3. 1 2 3 4 "The Official Site of Voice Artist Dave Wittenberg – Resume". DaveWittenberg.com. Archived from the original on June 2, 2008. Retrieved October 30, 2015.
  4. ↑ "Interview with Dave Wittenberg". Digipedia. August 10, 2002. Retrieved November 12, 2015.
  5. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 "Dave Lelyveld". crystalacids.com. Retrieved October 30, 2015.
  6. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 "Dave Wittenberg". crystalacids.com. Retrieved October 30, 2015.
  7. 1 2 3 Mathews, Ryan (November 4, 2003). "The Dub Track: Witch Hunter Robin". Anime News Network. Retrieved October 30, 2015.
  8. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 "Dave Wittenberg (visual voices guide)". Behind The Voice Actors (A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its credits or other reliable sources of information). Retrieved December 15, 2016.
  9. ↑ Jeng, Way (September 14, 2004). "Being a Brief Discussion of Anime Dubs: Ai Yori Aoshi: Enishi, Volume Two". Mania. Archived from the original on December 19, 2011. Retrieved October 30, 2015.
  10. 1 2 "Dave Wittenberg on Anime News Network". Anime News Network. January 13, 2019. Retrieved January 13, 2019.
  11. ↑ "A Backstage Guide to the American Anime Awards". Anime News Network. February 28, 2007. Retrieved October 30, 2015.
  12. ↑ "IGPX STAFF & CAST". Production I.G. Retrieved January 22, 2017.
  13. ↑ "A Big, Black, Hard, Shiny, Smelly, Noise-Making Creature". Hare+Guu. Episode 9. Event occurs at Closing credits, English Voice Cast.
  14. ↑ "Sony Includes 1st Blood+ Episode on Non-Anime DVDs". Anime News Network. February 25, 2008. Retrieved October 30, 2015.
  15. ↑ "Code Geass". Anime News Network. 2007. Retrieved October 30, 2015.
  16. ↑ "Naruto Shippūden's Main English Dubbing Cast Announced". Anime News Network. March 27, 2009. Retrieved October 30, 2015.
  17. ↑ "X-Men Cast Credits". IMDb. Archived from the original on January 9, 2024. Retrieved December 30, 2011.
  18. ↑ "Tiger & Bunny English Dub Main Cast List". Facebook. August 15, 2012. Archived from the original on February 26, 2022. Retrieved March 16, 2014.
  19. ↑ "Kitsunes96 on twitter". Twitter. January 13, 2019. Retrieved January 13, 2019.
  20. ↑ "Underfist: Halloween Bash". Underfist: Halloween Bash. Season 1. Episode 1. October 12, 2008. Cartoon Network.
  21. ↑ "The Hunter". Generator Rex. Season 1. Episode 15. October 8, 2010. Cartoon Network.
  22. ↑ "Dave Wittenberg". Voice Chasers. Archived from the original on December 8, 2015. Retrieved July 30, 2015.
  23. ↑ "Pilot". Clarence. Season 1. Episode 0. February 17, 2014. Cartoon Network.
  24. ↑ "Dinner Party". Clarence. Season 1. Episode 8. June 12, 2014. Cartoon Network.
  25. ↑ "Ghost Pepper". Bunnicula. Season 1. Episode 23. May 30, 2017. Boomerang.
  26. ↑ "Tiger & Bunny The Movie: The Rising English Dub Clips Streamed – News – Anime News Network". Anime News Network. February 8, 2015. Retrieved October 30, 2015.
  27. ↑ Dimps; Polygon Magic. Seven Samurai 20XX. Sammy Studios. Scene: Ending credits, 5:09:55 in, CAST.
  28. ↑ FromSoftware. Armored Core 4. Sega. Scene: Ending credits, 2:28:11 in, Voice Cast.
  29. ↑ Ouden, Auron den. "Persona 4 – Staff Review". RPGamer. Archived from the original on November 16, 2014. Retrieved January 6, 2012. The best example of this is Dave Wittenberg's performance as Teddie, whose over-the-top ham acting suits the character perfectly, but also manages to sound genuine and even heartfelt when necessary.
  30. ↑ Rocksteady Studios. Batman: Arkham Knight. Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. Scene: Credits, 13:05 in, Voiceover & Mocap Talent.
  31. ↑ Avalanche Software. Disney Infinity 3.0. Scene: Closing credits, 5:29 in, Featuring the Voice Talents of.
  32. ↑ "Dissidia Final Fantasy NT - Characters/Actors Images | Behind The Voice Actors". www.behindthevoiceactors.com. Archived from the original on June 11, 2017.
  33. ↑ "Judgment (2019 Video Game)". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved May 18, 2022.
  34. ↑ "Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth (2024 Video Game)". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved March 1, 2024.
  35. ↑ "The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak (2024 Video Game)". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved October 14, 2024.
  36. ↑ Blizzard Entertainment. Diablo III. Scene: Closing credits, 4:10 in, Voice Over, Additional Voices.
  37. ↑ Blizzard Entertainment. Diablo III: Reaper of Souls. Scene: Closing credits, 5:23 in, Voice Over, Additional Voices.
  38. ↑ Square Enix. Final Fantasy Type-0 HD. Scene: Closing credits, 1:54 minutes in, Voice Actors, Additional Voices.
  39. ↑ Square Enix. Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII. Scene: Closing credits, 5 minutes in, Voice Actors, Additional Voices.